CHIEF DIRECTOR: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT REF: (GPW 26/011)

GPW; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 1,399,000 - 1,710,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW in Pretoria is seeking a Senior Manager with a strong background in operations and production stock control to lead printing orders, stock management and distribution for government accounts.

You will oversee end-to-end order flow, material planning and dispatch, drive strategic relationships with national departments and regional clients, and ensure governance and compliance across stock and sales processes.

Qualifications

• A Grade 12 plus A Degree (NQF 7) in Engineering /Commerce/ Operations Management / Business Management / Inventory Management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in an Operations / Manufacturing environment at a Senior Management Level (13).
• Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework, PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations and prescripts, cost accounting and business practices.
• Knowledge of business development practices and public service financial legislative frameworks (King Report).
• Travelling may be required.
• Valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Lead, oversee and manage printing orders and production stock control functions.
• Oversee the management of estimated production orders and the flow from inception to delivery.
• Ensure strategic management of raw materials and production stock.
• Oversee and manage dispatching of finished goods.
• Oversee the management of printed stock and sales and identify opportunities for distribution channels, services and campaigns.
• Lead and oversee the strategic management of Key Accounts in National Departments and SOE/C market and in the SADC Region.
• Ensure safe storage, distribution and selling of face value products and maintain excellent customer care services.
• Oversee storage, control and sale of stationery items to government institutions and ensure inventory accuracy and reporting.
• Lead the Chief Directorate: interpreting strategy, resourcing priority projects, and developing systems to enable service delivery and HR development.

Education

A Degree (NQF 7)

Grade 12

Job description

Salary: R 1,554,696 per annum (Salary Level 14), all-inclusive package

Centre: Pretoria

Requirements: A Grade 12 plus A Degree (equivalent to NQF level 7 as recognised by SAQA) in Engineering /Commerce/ Operations Management / Business Management / Inventory Management. A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in an Operations / Manufacturing environment at a Senior Management Level (13). Knowledge of the Public Service Regulatory Framework. Knowledge of the PFMA, Financial Management, National Treasury Regulations and prescripts, cost accounting and business practices. Knowledge of business development practices. Knowledge of public service financial legislative frameworks. Knowledge of Corporate Governance (King Report). Travelling may be required. Valid driver’s licence.

Duties: Lead, oversee and manage printing orders and production stock control functions: Oversee the management of estimated production orders. Oversee the controlling and directing of the flow of orders from inception to delivery. Ensure strategic effective management of raw material and production stock management. Oversee and ensure the efficient management of the dispatching of finished goods. Oversee and manage the printed stock and sales: Ensure introduction of new products and services to improve existing relationships. Uphold regular engagements with internal and external contacts. Manage the identification of opportunities for distribution channels, services, and campaigns that will result in sales. Lead and oversee the strategic management of Key Accounts: Oversee the administration of Key Accounts in the National Departments and SOE/C market. Oversee the management of Key Accounts in the SADC Region. Ensuring the effective management of the safe storage and distribution/ selling of face value products. Overseeing the efficient managing of excellent customer care services. Oversee the management of storage, control and sale of stationery items to government institutions: Oversee the monitoring and controlling of the receipt, storage, and distribution of stationery stock. Ensure the safekeeping and proper inventory management of stationery items. Ensure compliance with applicable policies, procedures, and inventory management standards. Ensure the preparation and submit inventory, sales, and stock performance reports. Address customer enquiries and resolve stationery supply related issues. Implement measures to improve storage efficiency, stock control, and customer service. Manage the Chief Directorate: Interpret the Branch’s business strategy, with special reference to how priority projects should be resourced and delivered in respect of the Chief Directorate. Lead the Chief Directorate in relation to the implementation of policy priorities. Develop systems and procedures to enable delivery of services by the Directorates. Take responsibility for the delivery of strategic outcomes as outlined in the estimates of national expenditure. Ensure the management and development of human resources.

Link: GPW 26/011

Enquiries: Mr. S Ngubane – 012 748 6344

CLOSING DATE: 17 November 2026 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 23:59 (online)

The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s). The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement. The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of these posts.